Hitachi Rail SelTrac™ to enter revenue service for SEPTA’s Media-Sharon Hill LineNew technology will modernize one of the last interurban trolley systems in the United States
Hitachi Rail Invests C$30 Million in New Canadian HeadquartersHitachi Rail reinforces its long-term commitment to Ontario and its rail technology leadership with a new headquarters
Hitachi Rail to acquire Omnicom, further strengthening its digital asset management businessLONDON, Jan. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hitachi Rail has agreed to acquire the cutting-edge digital rail monitoring business Omnicom from Balfour Beatty. The acquisition marks a key strategic pillar for Hitachi Rail’s new digital asset management business, known as HMAX.
Hitachi Rail Unveils the ‘HMAX’ AI Solution, Accelerated by NVIDIA, to Optimize Trains, Signaling and InfrastructureBERLIN, Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hitachi Rail’s digital asset management suite – powered by NVIDIA AI technology – launches today and is transforming the way transport operators run and maintain railways.
San Franciscans stand ready to swap their cars for public transportFour in five back investing in public transport over driving in the city
“Public transit more convenient”, Washingtonians reject view that the car is kingWASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over two-thirds of Washingtonians support investing in public transit over driving, according to a new global survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail. Casting off the nationwide preferences for driving, a majority also believe their public transit system is convenient and would use it more if it offered the fastest journey times.
‘Replace short haul flights with high speed rail’ say citizens around the worldGlobal survey of public transport attitudes shines light on demand for green travel
First battery train in Europe completes phase one roll outSuccess of Hitachi Rail’s “tribrid” train demonstrates roadmap for decarbonisation across the continent
Three in four people prefer better-connected public transport over driving, new global study revealsMore than half of North American respondents would accept increased road taxes to fund better-connected public transport
Hitachi Rail reveals Final Designs for new Maryland Train FactoryFactory located in Hagerstown, Maryland, will be capable of manufacturing trains for railways across North America, beginning with new fleet for Washington DC Region’s Metro
